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Using the Function Buttons
Function buttons are located at the bottom of the screen:
To save the process data in a file, click the
button.
Navigate to the appropriate location. The format of
the saved file is CSV (comma-separated values).
To save the file in spreadsheet format in Microsoft
®
Excel
®
, OpenOffice
®
Calc, or LibreOffice
®
Calc, the
spreadsheet software must be installed on the
computer. Click the
button. Navigate to the
appropriate location.
Click the
button to delete the process data
on the screen.
Click the
button to exit the software.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Instrument
During operation, clean up any leakage quickly
and thoroughly.
Note: Do not use bleach to clean the DiluCult™
instrument housing. Bleach could corrode the
stainless steel.
During cleaning, do not let any liquid drip into
the instrument.
Autoclavable items:
• Dispensing assemblies
• Filter
• Bottle
Non-autoclavable items:
• Instrument housing
• Pumps
• Bag holder
• Drip tray
• Fixed arm
• Nozzle holder (including roller)
• Protecting plate for nozzle
Follow these maintenance practices:
• Autoclave all the dispensing assemblies every day
when working in sterile conditions.
• Replace the silicone tubing whenever the tubing is
not air-tight or becomes sticky or stiff.
• Every 20 autoclavings, replace the air filter.
• To rinse the tubing using the DiluCult™ instrument:
• Fill a bottle with water or another rinsing fluid.
• Place the tube weight and the tubing in the bottle.
• Pull the nozzle out of the nozzle holder by leaving
the tubing in the pump and place the tubing into
the rinsing bottle.
• Select the distribution mode by pressing
Mode
dilution distribution
.
• Choose 100 g to dispense and press
the
Go
button. The tubing is rinsed.
• Repeat this operation as many times
as necessary.
Maintaining the Pump Head
The pump head is not autoclavable.
To clean the pump head:
1. Unplug the instrument.
2. Remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth.
3. Wipe all surfaces with a disinfecting wipe.
Once a week, grease the pump head to prevent
premature wearing. Apply a universal multi-purpose
grease to the friction areas:
